Thank you to new, renewing and sustaining members for your financial pledge of support during the Jazz 91.9 WCLK 45th Anniversary Fall Membership Campaign. Your generous donations provide the operational foundation necessary for WCLK operations 365 days per year. It was a total team effort and we owe it all to you for our success. Because of you, we exceeded our goal. Once again, we welcome you to the family of members and to the station that keeps on giving.
Your financial support helps WCLK accomplish our mission to develop and, provide high quality multimedia and broadcast programs that uplift, educate and inform the Atlanta community and worldwide audience. Your financial donation makes you a WCLK member and comes with great benefits, including special membership events and invitations; access to exclusive ticket offers; signature WCLK paraphernalia; and, more. We enjoy spending time with you on the airwaves and sharing the infectious energy of Jazz. Although the drive has concluded, there is still an opportunity to donate online at WCLK.com or call (404) 880 – 8807.
AHMAD JAMAL PLAYS WCLK BENEFIT CONCERT GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master and Kennedy Center Living Jazz Legend, Ahmad Jamal, plays Atlanta for the Jazz 91.9 WCLK 45th Anniversary Fall Benefit Concert on Thursday, December 12, 8:00 p.m. at the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. The WCLK Benefit Concert is a hallmark of the Jazz 91.9 WCLK 45th Anniversary Celebration. During the Jazz 91.9 WCLK show, Jazz 91.9 WCLK will pay tribute to Jamal as a 2019 recipient of the Jazz Affiliations 91.9 WCLK Jazz Legacy Award.
A phenomenal pianist, Jamal will explore the full breadth of his remarkable offerings, which was cemented with the classic 1958 album, At the Pershing: But Not for Me, featuring his definitive recording of “Poinciana.” Reserve your seats today! Click here for tickets or call the Ferst Center box office: (404) 894 – 9600.
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Join Jazz 91.9 WCLK in support of the Atlanta Business League (ABL) 86th Annual Meeting taking place on Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. The Atlanta Business League (ABL) Annual Meeting serves as a yearly recap that acknowledges the accomplishments of the ABL and its members. It also recognizes African American owned businesses that have conducted business continuously for more than 25 years, and includes and induction ceremony entering them into the ABL Business Hall of Fame. Annual Meeting Highlights include: Year-end Review by the ABL Board Chair Tiffany Callaway Ferrell; Election of the 2020 Officers of the Board and Directors At Large; dinner; door prizes and much more. Additional information about the ABL 86th Annual Meeting is available at: AtlantaBusinessLeague.org.
Contact Joi John WCLK ANNOUNCERS Morris Baxter Morning Jazz Jay Edwards Jazz Tones for WCLK Rivablue Midday Jazz Rodney Evans Joy in the Morning volunteer Jamal Ahmad SOUL of Jazz Debb Moore Jazz at Sundown opportunities Angela Greene Jazz It Up Sunday Jazz Suite [email protected] Fonda Smith, news/traffic anchor David C. Linton Signature Serenade
WCLK ADVISORY BOARD Richard Dent, chair John Hall, co chair WCLK STAFF DIRECTORY Earnest Davis Jea Delsarte Wendy Williams, general manager Donald Edwards Terry Keels Tammy Nobles, assistant station manager Hugh Rowden Tom Rowland David C. Linton, program director Nedra White-Shaw Sheryl Sellaway Reggie Hicks, membership director Sheila Tenney Harold Watkins James Locklin, corporate sales director Shed Jackson, communications and marketing director Rob Maynard, operations manager
Glen Simmonds, production manager JAZZETTE EDITORIAL BOARD Joi John, membership manager Wendy Williams, editor in chief Ray Cobb, underwriting and sales Shed Jackson, managing editor, design & layout Kerwin D. Sims, membership producer Dahlia Williams, senior staff assistant
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Drive Time with Dr. Douglass, hosted by Adrian Douglass, MD, features relevant health topics and introduces guest experts. Dr. Douglass will take your health related phone calls at (404) 880 - 9255.
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Ray Cornelius A. Sonny Greer B. Sonny Rollins C. Sonny Emory
Saturdays, A Answer: 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS Friday Jazz at the High featuring Myrna Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour Clayton hosted by Jamal Ahmad 2019 featuring Jonathan Butler, CAU Now Friday, November 15 at 6:00 PM Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington Fourth Saturdays High Museum of Art with special guest Chris Walker 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM 1280 Peachtree St. NE Friday, December 6 at 8:00 PM Atlanta, GA 30309 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway HipHop and Hindemith Atlanta Georgia 30339 Drew Alexander Forde, viola Connect with Friday, November 15 at 8:15 PM Kenny Barron Quintet Jazz 91.9 WCLK: Spivey Hall at Clayton State University Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 PM 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Spivey Hall at Clayton State University Morrow, GA 302 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Morrow, GA 30260 Christian Sands High Wire Trio
Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 PM Spivey Hall at Clayton State University 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Morrow, GA 30260 Copyright © 2019 Jazz 91.9 WCLK. Clark Atlanta University. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
Jazz 91.9 WCLK, a 501(c) 3 non profit radio station licensed to Clark Atlanta University, is committed to preserving the legacy of Jazz through dynamic Jazz musical selections, cultural programming and community-focused initiatives. Founded in 1974, Jazz 91.9 WCLK broadcasts a mix of Classic and Contemporary Jazz and Gospel music. WCLK is a nonprofit, member supported, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and Public Radio International (PRI) station that serves the interest of the citizens in Greater Atlanta. For more station information, programming details, and to listen on the Web, please visit: www.wclk.com. Volume 12, Issue 11 Page 4
Ernest EC3 Coleman is a Drummer, Percussionist, Clinician, Educator, Producer and Arranger. EC was the youngest Musician to graduate from The Naval School of Music. After graduating he moved to Las Vegas and began working shows and breaking his way in to the Jazz scene.
There he joined Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett’s Jazz Pianist, Vincent Falcone. Shortly thereafter, EC became the “first call’ Drummer on the Vegas Scene. EC was then hired by Songstress Loretta Holloway and became her Musical Director, performing in Vegas and all over the world.
EC also performed with the Las Vegas Symphony Orchestra, the Caesars Palace Orchestra, Harrah, Reno and Tahoe Orchestras. EC went on to develop the rare Quality of “conducting from behind the drums while performing with Ms. Holloway, opening for Bill Cosby, Jay Leno, Whoopi Goldberg and a host of other greats!
For more information about Ernest EC3 Coleman, visit: https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/ ErnestEC3Coleman.
The Jazzette Readers Music Poll, November Issue selection is Violet Hour by Gerald Cleaver. On his new recording, Violet Hour Live at Firehouse 12, Cleaver reconvenes STAFF PICKS this allstar ensemble for a rare performance and live recording at the New Haven, Connecticut venue. Amazon.
Violet Hour track list: 1. Pilgrim’s Progress 2. Silly One 3. Tale of Bricks 4. Carla’s Day Love Will Find A Way 5. Detroit Philip Bailey
CD of the month is your choice! The tally of reader responses determine the spotlight. Send your favorite Supreme CD titles for preview and voting consideration to: [email protected]. Julian Vaughn
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